Buick LaCrosse years to avoid
The Buick LaCrosse years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2008, 2007, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
2,921
Total complaints
25
Recall campaigns
2005–2019
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
LaCrosse years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 415 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 383 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 343 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 327 | |
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 308 |
Every LaCrosse year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 19 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 64 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 54 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 90 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 200 | 5 | |
| 2012avoid | 308 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 244 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 278 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 146 | 2 | |
| 2008avoid | 343 | 2 | |
| 2007avoid | 327 | 4 | |
| 2006avoid | 383 | 4 | |
| 2005avoid | 415 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Buick LaCrosse years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the LaCrosse years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2008, 2007, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Buick LaCrosse?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LaCrosse years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick LaCrosse have?
Across all model years, the LaCrosse has 25 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,921 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.